TOWN OF LOCKPORT -- The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible armed robbery that occurred this evening at the Dollar Tree, 5770 South Transit Road.

According to NCSO, employees stated that a male demanded money, with a threat of a handgun, although none was displayed.

The male is described as a light skinned male, approximately 5-foot, 2-inches to 5-foot, 4-inches tall, wearing a blue hoody, and a bandana. He left southbound out of the store with an undetermined amount of money.

The investigation is continuing by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau.

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